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S253 GWH

1999 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,194 mi
Last recorded61,194 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 GWH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear back plate corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,057 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,389 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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S253 GWH is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S253 GWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S253 GWH registered?

S253 GWH is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S253 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 GWH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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